German word

sportlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɔɐ̯tlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveathletic

Example

Er ist sportlicher als sein Bruder.

He is more athletic than his brother.

Illustration for sportlich (athletic)

More examples

Sie führt einen sportlichen Lebensstil.

She leads an athletic lifestyle.

Core concept

Visible readiness for movement, whether shown by a fit person, functional clothing, or an energetic design.

Common phrases

  • sportliche Kleidung

    athletic clothing

  • sportlicher Lebensstil

    athletic lifestyle

  • sportliche Aktivitäten

    athletic activities

Similar words

aktiv: Frequently engaging in exercise or other physical activities outdoors.
fit: Able to move through daily activities without tiring easily.
athletisch: Having a muscular physique suited to athletic activity or competition.

Definition in German

Wird für Personen, Kleidungsstil oder Gegenstände verwendet, die einen aktiven, bewegungsorientierten Eindruck erzeugen oder körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit andeuten.

Word origin

The adjective combines Sport, a borrowing from English, with the productive German suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • Sportlich can describe a style or object as well as a person, so it does not always refer to athletic ability.

Other meanings

  • sportyadjective
  • sports-lovingadjective

Opposites

  • unsportlichunathleticadjective
  • inaktivinactiveadjective

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